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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-11-16
The Recent Elections.

The following is summary OF the re-
suit of the different State elections held
on the S.h inst:
New York has gone Democratic by a,
majority varying from 10000 to 1000.
Fred Grant is assuredly defeated. Henry
Georges vote will not reach $4,000. Col
Fellows is elected District Attorney. NicolE
made poor run. Brooklyn elects Dem
ocratic Mayor by majority of about 5000.
Virginia goes Overwhelmingly Democratic
the indications being that the Democrats
will have a two-thicds majority in the
Legislature Governor Lee says the Senate
will be about three fourths Democrats, and
the House nearly two-tbirGs Democratic
thus insuring Democratic successor to
Rddicberger in the United States Senate.
There is great rejoicing The only break
in the Virginia front is IL the election Of 3
Republican in the Alexandria dlstrics over
Speaker Stuars. Tie Democratic nominee
Tor State Senator from the s;taie district is
elected by Lcayy majority.
Rhode Island goes Republican by a heavy
maiority-;he Democrats losing all that
they gained in the State election last spring.
The Democrats carry Maryland by a ma
ioriiy cf about 1900. They will control
the Legislature by decided majority on
joint alot.
Pennsylvania goes Republican by about
5000, but the Democrats elect tue Sheriff
and the Comptroller Of Philadelphia.
Massachusetts goes Republican by about
10000 There are Democratic losses in
Boston and elsewhere.
Mississippi is overwhelmingly Demo
cratic. All the officers elected are Demo
Gratis, and there will be few but Democrats
in the Legislature. The election was the
qu;e:est known in many years.
Iowa goes Republican, with Democratic
gains in some quarters.
In Ohio the Republicans have swept the
feld-electing their Sta officers by %, 800
majority and. assuredly carrying both
branches Of :he State Legislature.
Vest Virginia goes Democratic by q
good lnajority-the exact figures not being
reported.
Ia New Jersey the Republicans claim the
Assembly by from eight to ten majority,
and the Senate By Two majority.
Dent blame the miserly capitalist for
thinking constantly Of his money bags
they're full of interest.
A health journal says, When a pe.son
is bilious he has bitter taste;;" but who
tastes of him to find out?
The man who drinks too much whisky is
apt to have rye face.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-11-16
THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
Proceedings OF the Annual Mceting-E:'".i..'
Of Officers.

The annual meeting Of the State Ag'l
cultural and Mechanical Society wGs i,e!:i
last Thursday night in Agricultural H,:ii.
There were about 200 members Tes-
ent, President D. P. Duncan 81 -,
chair.
The first business in order was :!!:e
election Of LIE members. The follc a;:n
named gentlemen were d,''v e;lc:.,;
Messrs. G. E. Mccall, E. y. :, !.
81. james, J. E. Wennemaher, Il. /.
Buist, B. F. Perry, Jr., ". D. Joltlsou
P. E. McCord, J. r. Bratton, j. j. Ne
Lure, W. L. Sanders, ". D. Starting
and L. Hinson.
The finances Of the Society, as ex
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-11-16

were found to be III highly satisfactory
cordition. Last years gate receipt:
were set forth as follows: TUESDAYS gats
receipts S535.40; Wednesday S!,704.S0
Thursday So, ,76l30; total S5,l0450
Next followed
THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The iollowing-named gentlemen were
nominated for president: BY Colonel J.
P. Thomas, D. P. Duncan, Of Union; by
". H. Evans, Esq, OF Darlington,
Colonel E. +. NlcIver, Of that county;
by Hon. W. 4. Perry, OF Greenvslle,
Hon. James 3. Humbert, Of Laurens.
Colonial Duncan expressed his thanks
for the compliment expressed in his
nomination, but said he thought that
there should be rotation of officers as
there should be rotation Of crops. He
thought he should DOW give place to
another. He expressed his pride and
qualification at the prosperous condition
Of the Society. Since his induction into
ii presidency the outstanding debt of
tie corporation had been liql.idated, ana
its property had been improved to the
extent OF $1,000. Renewing his thanks
for the honor expressed in his renomi-
nation, he declined to be candidate.
The various nominations we're second
ed " different gentlemen. Judge s. G.
Haskell said tlst while he claimed both
gentlemen nominated rs his friends, yet
he should cast his vote for Mr. Mc[ver,
in order that the Pee Dee section, which
he thought had been neglected, might
have representation.
The vote was then taken, resulting as
follows: Humbert As, McIver ~. Col.
Eambert was accordingly declared elect
ed.
The following-nanei gentlemen we're
elected vica-presjdents: G. Leapheart,
lst Congressional District, Lexington;
A. P. Butler, "a Congressional District.
Aiken; 3. +. Crayton, Sd Congressional
District, Anderson; J. Wash Watts, 4th
Congressional District, Laurers; 3. Il.
Massey, 5th Congressional District,
York; G. S. Mccall, 9Th Congressional
District, Marion; ". G. Hinson, 7th
Congressional District, Charleston.
The Executive Committee unanimous
II elected consists Of Messrs. 4. T.
Smythe, of Charleston; E. r. McIver, OF
Darlington; T. O. Sanders, OF Saa1ter;
D. P. Duncsn, Of Union; r. a. Love, of
Chester; J. G. F. Sims, of Rich and; O.
2. Mills, of GreenviIle; j. T. Moore, OF
Spsrtanburg; S. 4. Gregg, OF Daring
ton; T. S. Bamberg, Of Barnwell; j. NJ.
Crawford, of Richland; n. G. Robert
sou, of Fairfield, and E. T. Stackhouse,
of Marion
Co. Enos. y. Holloway was pnani-
mously reelected secretary ard treasurer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-11-16
Allied gu :ae EraeA.
special 10 the Philadelphia Times

ifG%ui? C0roncr Rivers was uo;ifit; yes
tcr:;:.y n!U;niGg of ,rc killing Of Jp!. Nc
Rly, ca!Grc', oa the Northeastern railroad,
;ie;si' lhe flyrrIile cave. ca i..3..,iu! Al,vi-
noon. lie went up to %ilero The boa VAS
lying, summoned = jury enc Aeld - in
Guest From the engineers st;.ivnGi :::ri
lie statement c: ether witnesses, it II Gears
that Nc:;uv was ;..ul.l and sat Goa. Oh Il
cfusslie and Tent 10 sleep, from wien lie
never awoke. Vixen the engineer Il ;:se
incoming Northeastern freight train, ;t:avn
by Engine No 81, saw tie man sitting On
iia track, twas 100 late and the C.:--:hc
c ulA net oe s.arr;d. The eGg;ne ..:,.,'..;;
;suti iiii@. tic unfortunate man aiG.' 81 ~
stuntiy. 70 ba!0c IS ,:ttachc;; to t!:;; ::.:;-
r,&d ;.ullorities, .Ed the killing was en-
gireii accidental.
II: Jury ot 1q.;c5t :::Gracd a vcr>. !c: ID
the ciT1c5 lnat j"nn alcitay came :" IFS
:::eatn by ba:n:5 r'!n over by a freight ;@,'ia
or the Northeastern railroad, the rcsl'l %
lis own c..reiessnsss in being drul.N :sn:i
;,ai@gp on Ike track.
T.. S,cuc o: th" killing is 8: the Five
Mi" curvc," place where sever;si 60
Gen.s cf & similar natu-e have %; u:i,ri
within t;i; !;.st fu0; years, and IL ;..l:;;'St
e,t:r case G",.!A has G.sueI. Il is :: ej;..i-
%cro;is ,!ace aiisi some precautionary :H.;:,:
Hl;ei.y be taken t. l,lc9eus similar tcc;.i -.
-.g1iry g.I Cut!rt5l. .T1csWtJ-r g.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-11-16

did the best business they ha7c ever
done. Both the Lutheran ana Baptist res
taurauts were i!lec: al GU::rg the day and
the ladies had sll they c2i,ld possibly &ttcad
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-11-16

2,Iamma--I feel very hungry tud@y--
beefsteak hungry. Mary Gour)-Do You
feel bloodthirsty, too, :naint.!a:
Tie difference between q poor b:,st ;;:!j
player and black measles is that one strikes
out and the other strikes in.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-11-16
TIE LADIES RESTAURANTS

in box it required 4 aIob-like patience to
carry one through.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-11-16

hibited by the report OF the treasurer,
were found to be in highly satisfactory
cordition. Last years gate receipts
were set forth as follows: Tuesdays gate
receipts S535.40; Wednesday S!,704.S0;
Thursday So, 76i.30; total S5,l0450.
Next followed
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-11-16

80 1sVI-NN -'I-NS' VI = I-k*h-'1I I I
that packed The Fair grounds was Sa..si,,.t
that locomc;ion vas extremely Giii;GT;'.
The greatest crowd that ever gathered i,
the buildings was there today and the con
sta1t stream that flows up and doTii
seemed never-ending. Packed ike sardines
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-11-16
POULTRY. ETC.

The poiiiiry cx~ii:;t is au exceedingly
fine one, Nv D. \ Ad!y Of Lexington
being the largest exhibitor. lie has very
tine lot of Baniaui$. lIouGoas D"miniqucs,
Wyandottes aid otter breeds: also some
beautiful swan reese. ana ducks.
Master Rupert C&Ivo Of this CITY cXhib
its sonlc Beautiful white LcaioIns.
Col. 7. J. LipScomb las OF exhibition q
very pretty pair CT young deer.
The exhibition OF Two saddle polies il
the arena yesterday afternoon excited much
interest FROM the fact that they were i'd.
den by two little girls, who showed much
skill in their management.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-07-09
Work as IL Medicine.

You have nothing to do-how
casily you yield TO ind'sp"s'tlon.
You have an engagement, you have
an article to write, u dress to make.
a field to till, a harvest to gather, a
horse to groom, q store to open, al
occupation of some sort or other
whose call is reremptory and must
be obeyed-w what st'tfcner OF nerve
and muscles an engagement ls. How
infinitely less prone one is to yield
to an inaisposition of id|eness and
ease. Work IS tie hest medicine.
Exercise is It's right hand man.
Occupation is what mankind needs,
and lust as soon as we retire from
we nav negin to prepare tor
death, for Iife Is q quick lml1ator
and Will retire from ", setting or
the hint given, that we are weary O
the burden and wish to shake it,
ice Howard Leitec,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-07-09
The Tax ON Salt.

"The tariff laws are so beautifully
arranged that it treats some as low
ing children and others rs step chill
dren. The fishermen being the ac-
tual children of Eastern tariff
makers get their salt for curing fish
free Of duty. But the farmers, be-
ing step children, have to pay 50
per cent. duty on bulk salt and 80
per cent. on salt in bags il they vans
to use salt in their farmhouses. The
Treasury groaning under a surplus
of $lO0, 600 900, saw fit to collect d
duty in 1856 of $706,324.34 on for
cign salt. The home production is
valued at about t5,000,0O0. This
being enhanced at least by dint Of
the tariff, say $4,000, 900, therefore
follows that the country pays a taN
of some $4,000, 900 for the luxury Of
nsing salt, more than half of which
is paid hy the farmers" ia 1880
there we're employed in the making
of salt in the United States 1925
', males above lG years old, 20 women,
and IA children. Yet to this or
ganized darmy Of 42S9 men, women and
children, some s6O,000,O00 of the
population have become mob of
consumers, and pay 100000 an
| nual tax. And to add insult to in-
Jury, this important swindle, this le.
gal tariff robbery 10. actually called
a blessing. Let the farmers of shi,
country reflect upon this."-Aew
York Times.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-07-09

and Pinchback, at the grandest
mass-meeting ever held in New Or
leans, spoke from the same platform
at Lafayette square with Thomas j.
Semmes and Judge Chas. E. Fenner
in support Of the Democratic gov
ernmcnt headed by Gov. Nichols ?
And if, in recognition of these ser.
vices Of the colored Republicans,
Governor Nichols, by and with the
advice and consent of a Democratic
Senate, conferred appointments at
that time and under those circum-
stances upon few men of this class,
that action met the approval of the
true men of the State as heing emf
ncntly wise, just and proper.
But this fair minded State admin
istration coterie of editors and poll
ticians do not tell the people who
were appointed by Gov. Nichols to
the high places within his gift. They
do not tell of Manning and Egan
and Spencer and Mari and Deblanc
and White az Judges, or Of Alfred
Roman as Clerk of the Supreme
Court, or Of Richard Bond as tax
collector, of Charles Cavanac, as
register of voters, or Of John Nc.
Emery and Davidson B. Penn, as
recorders of mortgages and convey
ances, or Of Commodore Hunter, as
harhor master, or of the long list of
true and tried Democrats whom he
appointed to fill the various posi-
tions Of trust and honor throughout
the State.
But, Mr.. Editor, the people have
not forgotten the record, and they
are ralIying to the right. The State
administration followers will be-
recollected as chalf before the wind,
"for the stars have said it," Francis
Il. Nichols will be the next Cover
nor. EPSILON.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-07-09

A powerful company Of Calilornis
and Chicago capitalists was recent
" incorporated at Pheniz, A. I.
The business of the company is very
comprehensive, and includes the ac-,
quiring and taking of water and
lands in almost every possible way,
the handling Of almost all kinds OF
personal property, real and mixed
property, the purchase OF capital
stock, franchise books of corpora
tons, maintaining and operating an
electric apparatus for lightning ppr<
poses. driving machinery, etc., and
carrying on the business of banking.
merchandising and common carriers,
Capital stock 100000, in 10000
shares, the par value Of share be-
ing $loO.-Chicago Times.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-07-09
Letter from Sf. Bonnet Ranch.
ST. BONNET RANCH, J
VERMILIoN PARISH, La, !

June 80, 1887. |
Editor Ahbevllle Meridional.
Having been asked to let you hear
from US "fellows out here" l now
comply with your request-not hav-
ing done so sooner, because there
was nothing unusual to tell about
our vast prairies. We were proba
bly little offended at being treated
as fellows out here" that is, un-
known to the civilized world; but
we now propose TO prove that even
if we are in an out-of- thc-way place,
we also like civilization. Yes, we
have awakened to the all important
fact tina, it is time for us to boom,
or otherwise be left behind in the
race for life. The all cngrosslng
topic here now is proposed bridge
across Bayou Queue Tortuc, to open
up communications with the outer
world; for with that little insignili
cant bayou to our north we feel
Lounded as by an ocean, At pres
cnt there arc two or three flats on
which you can try to cross, if-your
horse is very gentle-the fiat is on
the right side OF the bayou, and the
owner is there to row you across.
Coming back, always carry firearms
with YOU to make yourself heard, /,
and if at the end of an hour you are
hoa:se shouting, don't give up,
stranger" the boatman means well,
he is merely making coffee across
the way to acquire strength to row
YOU back; and if he does not come
at all. why then-"sleep tight and
don't let the mosquitoes bite" But
if you succeed in getting home that
night, and yet do not form the firm
resolution to subscribe for the bridge,
there is no go-ahcad in you; and.
therefore, YOU are not, worthy oil
being classed as one of the enter
prisug citizens of Latiolais Cove.
AS the bridge will better comluu
nicalion and facilitate the passage,
50 will the value Of lands on both
sides be increased as a natural con
sequence. Many buyers and sellers
Of good intent come on the othel
side of the bayou, but do not cross
over after seeing for themselves the
lack of communication. Our sub
scription lists and petitions arc all
made out aud partly signed. Every
body is goin., to sign if there is time
to go around with the lists before
the second Monday Of July, the day
Oh which the Police jury meet, botl
in Vermi1on and Acadia parishes
Six commissioners have been ap
pointed to make an estimate as tt
location and quantity of wood, lum
ber and money required, and how
much we can give and do ourselves
for everybody is willing to work az
well as to give something toward!
its completion.
We have not had a general rail-
for long time, SO in some place
there is still need OF little rain
Towards the marsh, however, th'
Marccanx settlement, for instance
there is no cause for complaint, To-
they have the finest crops in th'
parish In conclusion, we woul'
have the people OF Abbeviile, au'
that part of the parish, to under
stand that even if they do conslde
that we do not add fame to til
parish of Vernsilion, yet that the
will have to respect us for ou
bridec-to he.-H. l.. GUElDAN.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-07-09

Leading citizens Of San Antonio.
Texas. have been arrested 10y o
United States commissioner for
breaking up a Prohibitioulst meet.
ING held on a lot owned by the United
States.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-07-09

Entered Mt the Post Office, Abbeviilc, La
rs second class matter.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

James II. Keeler, Jr, Robert Randall, Sherman Garfield. A. D. Smith, P. R, Wooster and NJ. H. Mallett are in charge of the dance at the Town Hall, tonight. -Alonzo Barnum has moved back from Danbury to Miss Kate Mead's.
 G. Northrop has fine Percheron ha If blood six months old that weighs 492 pounds.
 The new iron bridge across the Housa- tonic near Carlostien Coles, called the New Bridge place. is completed and al ready iii use. It was built by the Berlin Iron Bridge Co.,. Berlin, Conn.,, at a cost of about S5200 to the towns of New Milford and Bridgewater jointly.
 Mrs Sylvia Frost has returned recently from visit with her mother in Cheshire. who will be 99 years old in January. She retains her faculties in a remarkable de- gree, is cheerful and happy and appreci- ates the blessings she enjoys. Her many friends hope that she may live to be 100 years old.
 MT and Mrs E. II. Weton spent Christ mas in Danbury.
 James Shannon s family were all home, Christmas.
 H. B, Merwin lost an old horse recently, one he had raised from colt. l E. Frost butchered five porkers. the fore part of the week.
 Good congregations in both churches Christmas day. St Marks nicely trimmed with greens. At the Congregational, the many friends of Rev J. B. Doolittle were pleased to greet him and hear him from ihe pulpit again He is spending few days among his former parishloners Ht moved to Nebraska eight years ago.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
The Derby Extension.

MT John II. Hawkins, who has been in New Haven getting ready for the removal or the Derby depot to its new site on Con- merce street. sends the BEE the following list of landowners through whose proper ty the Derby extension will pass, starting at Botsford. The Housatonic will build to Old Saw Mill Brook, 9 6-100 miles
 These and others have been cited To meet the railroad commissioners at Frederick J. Boilers office at Shelton, January 1. at 10 m, if they have anything to say at out the proposed extension: Mrssrs John B. Peck, John Tough, Mrs Thomas O. Mur- phy. Burton Sherman, Martin Lillis. Jul jus Beers, Charles B"tsford. M- J. Mallett, Silas Lewis, Sherman Botsford, Wilbur Clark, Eliza Clark, Mrs John H. Hawkins, Lewis Hill, Mrs Sarah Parmelee, Charles Plumb, George Ferris. Misses WhitlOck. estate of Mrs Spring, Edwin Stevens. Sili- man Sherwood. B. McEwen. Mrs Bridget Hartnett. Samuel Stephens, Henry Plumb, Judge Beardsley, Osborn & Cheesman, E
 N. Shelton, Legrand Osborn, Nelson Tom linson, George Arnold. Housatonic Water Co.,, Mrs Hubbell, Oscar Huhbtll, Gould Tomlinson. James Wakeley, Cyrus Clark.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

The horse cars brought large qnaEti- ty of Danbury rum to Bethel. Saturday night, in two-legged growlers- One car was scene not pleasant 10 the lady passengers The company were not 10 blame, but only those who voted to allow it 10 be sold. Trade in Bethel, where DO rum is sold.-The Christmas services in the different clutches were the principal topic. last week. The school of the NJ. E. church have their festival at Fishers hall, Sunday morning. Rev H. l.. Slack of the Congregational church gave Christmas discourse and again in the eve ming. At o'clock the Episcopal Sunday school had their usual Christmas service, and on Tuesday evening the school of the Congregational chnrch held their service in the lecture room of the church The annual election of officers in the CoDgre- gational Sunday school. Sunday. The present superintendent. Dea Charles Bailey, who has served 10 years, declined reelection and A. w. Twiss. our druggist, received lI2 out of ll5 votes and is now superintendent; Vim. Lee. treasurer and George H. Hawley secretary. The school is in flourishiDg condition. The church was trimmed with greens. Sunday, in most tasty manner and in keeping with the service. Friday evening the members If ihe church and congregation wlll hold their annual reunion at the church and will take their supper at 6 30 in the !ec- ture room A good time is expected
 Seats are now in the waiting room al the post office for the horse cars.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
soUTHBURY.

One full week of good sleighing; no frost Tn the ground. The snow has worn like steel; in fact steel shoes could not cut through it. only heavy wheels could reach the mud.
 Dr Robert Tudd came to town. week ago last Friday. but, as he has been seen at parties and on the street. We don't think pneumonia has confined him.
 At the gathering at Abner woodruf's, Friday night. about 100 were present, many from Danbury. Dancing was kept up till ' 30 m, under the leadership of Prof Reynolds
 c. K. Osborne had the misfortune to lose one of his horses. last week Tuesday nis ht.
 Charley Hine is caring for a hand cut with buzz saw.
 The W. o. D. A were to give the drama of The Fruits of the Wine Cup in three acts in White Oak hall, Tuesday night. Since the stores were broken into Broth CT Futile seems in a brown study.
 Miss Alice Hyde went to Danbury to spend Christmas.
 Hard coal has arrived; seyeIal cars for Mitchell & Downs. Grain has gone up, up up. Corn 75c, meal Sl 35, bran S1 9, middings Sl 20, oats 4Sc.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

It was with surprise and regret that news was received here, last Friday, of the sudden death of Alexander Johnson. the Poughkeepsie cigar salesman. The World says that he left his hotel and died suddenly of heart disease in front of 34 West Fourth street. He was identified by papers on his person. Mr Johnson made himself famous here by political bet he lost
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Seats are now in the waiting room al the post office for the horse cars.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
R.anews Her Yout,h.

Mrs Phebe Chesl-y, Peterson, Clay Co, Iowa, tells the following remarkable story, the truth of which is vouched for by the residents of the town; "l am 73 years old. have been troubled with kidney complaint and lameness for many years; could not dress myself without help. Now 1 am free from all pain and soreness and am able to do all my own housework. I owe my thanks to Electric bitters for having renewed my youth. and removed com pletely all disease and pain" Try a bot tie, soc and Sl at E. F. Hawiey's.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

The Hoasatonic road is talking of con- siderable improvements at Hawleyville in the Spring The main track is to be rais- ed several feet, to reduce the grade on the I, new side tracks are to be put in and the removal of the passenger station east of the Shepaug track is being considered. All this is to forward the sending of New York freight by way of Wilson's Point. an arrangement which goes into effect next Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

MT c. H. Banks. wife and children of Bethel, MT Charles s. Robertson and wife, MT George Robertson and Miss Hattie Minor of Danbury were Christmas guests of MT Charles Robertson. MT Fred Mill jus was home from Waterbury and Miss Phebe from Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
STONY HILL.

George R. Dikeman, Jr, works for J. D.. Vail
 R. T. Crane has his blacksmith shop in running order and seems to have plenty of business.
 Miss Name Dikeman is expected home to spend the holidays.
 Bethel High School has closed for two weeks vacation